Tag: Pakistan e-commerce

Daraz Pakistan’s 11.11 sale delivered record-breaking results in 2025, powered by exceptional growth on DarazMall. Millions of shoppers, soaring digital payments, and unprecedented brand performance cemented its position as the country’s biggest online sale event.

Pakistan is preparing to launch its E-Commerce Policy 2.0 to boost online trade to $20 billion by 2030. The policy aims to enhance digital commerce infrastructure, strengthen consumer protection, and promote transparency, with global tech giants like Meta exploring collaboration in AI, digital safety, and innovation.

AliExpress has started adding high taxes at checkout for Pakistani customers—sometimes exceeding 70% of the product value—despite the government’s rollback of the 5% digital presence tax on foreign e-commerce platforms.

PakWheels AutoStore has signed a strategic partnership with PostEx as its official logistics partner, bringing reliable deliveries, real-time tracking, and a seamless shopping experience for auto parts buyers across Pakistan

Markaz Technologies has partnered with China’s YTO International in Shanghai to bring advanced logistics expertise to Pakistan, aiming to transform cross-border e-commerce and empower local entrepreneurs with reliable, cost-efficient solutions.

The Federal Board of Revenue has capped cash payments at Rs200,000 for both retail and e-commerce COD transactions, requiring larger sales to be routed through banking or digital channels. The step aims to enhance tax compliance, discourage excessive cash use, and accelerate Pakistan’s transition toward a digital economy.

The Pakistan eCommerce Association has urged the government to end tax disparities that favor foreign marketplaces like Temu, SHEIN, and AliExpress, warning that current policies threaten the survival of local businesses and entrepreneurs.

DealCart has partnered with ride-hailing giant Yango to make affordable groceries accessible through the Yango app, starting in Karachi, marking a major step forward in Pakistan’s e-commerce and digital lifestyle sectors.

Daraz Pakistan’s 7.7 Summer Sale is live from July 7 to 16, offering massive discounts, daily flash deals, and over Rs. 9 lac in giveaways including trips, appliances, and more, cementing Daraz’s lead in Pakistan’s e-commerce space.

Pakistan’s e-commerce sector faces rising concerns as the government implements a new tax regime, including 18% GST and strict reporting mandates. Platforms, sellers, and courier services brace for sweeping changes amid uncertainty.

Gari Parts teams up with Krave Mart to offer Karachi drivers a digital voucher for tyre rotation and car inspection, merging automotive expertise with instant delivery convenience to promote safer roads.

Pakistan’s new taxes on courier services under the Finance Act 2025 have sharply raised operational costs for e-commerce businesses, sparking concerns among online sellers, SMEs, and industry associations about shrinking margins and long-term growth.